Read More

She added: "The rapid review into Izzy's care has not revealed any short comings in the assessment, care or treatment given at the time of her presentation.

"Izzy's symptoms were not typical of meningitis at the time of first presentation and we believe that both the assessment and treatment were appropriate.

"After some initial treatment, and a five hour period of observation in the Emergency Department, Izzy's condition appeared to improve and she was discharged home with instructions to seek further help should her symptoms reoccur.

"Izzy returned to the Emergency Department later that day, presenting with symptoms typical of meningitis but sadly, despite attempts to treat the condition, she passed away in our care.

"Thankfully incidents such as this are rare but when they happen they have a profound effect not only on the families but also the staff involved in treating the patient."

Ms Lee sent her condolences to the family and said the trust will learn from the incident.

She added: "Sadly, we cannot bring Izzy back but will do our very best to see if there is any learning for ourselves or others that could prevent such a tragedy happening again.

"Our thoughts are with Izzy's family and friends at this very, very sad time and we offer are deepest condolences to them."

A friend of Ms Gentry said she should not have been allowed to be discharged in the first instance.

It is the second case of suspected meningitis at the college this year, with Public Health England (PHE) working with Bristol City Council and Meningitis Research Foundation.

Antibiotics have been given to "very close contacts" of Ms Gentry, according to the PHE, to prevent the spread of infection.

Thousands of tributes to the aspiring youngster have been posted online, with many describing the teenager as "bubbly" and with "amazing energy".